| MODEL | HONDA XR 250R 1996 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 73 x 59.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 21.9 kW / 30 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.5 Nm / 18 ft-lbs @ 7500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Keihin PD30 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Dry sump |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork, 280 mm / 11.0 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link single shock, adjustable compression and rebound, 280 mm / 11.0 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2110 mm / 83.1 in |
| Overall Width | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1215 mm / 47.8 in |
| Seat Height | 920 mm / 36.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 315 mm / 12.5 in |
| Dry Weight | 104 kg / 229.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 100/100-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1996 XR250R was a ground-up redesign of Honda's quarter-litre trail bike. It got a new, lighter frame that doubles as the oil tank for a new dry-sump engine, plus a new carburettor, twin exhaust, new suspension, brakes and a revised kick-start with a manual decompressor. It was aimed at beginners and casual trail riders who wanted an easy, tough four-stroke.
